The field of 18 fighters for UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” all tipped the scales earlier today at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England, for the pay-per-view (PPV) event that is set to go off tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. ET.
All fighters made weight without incident.
Here are the official results from UFC.com:
155 lbs.: BJ Penn (154) vs. Joe Stevenson (154)
Hvywt.: Gabriel Gonzaga (255) vs. Fabricio Werdum (247)
170 lbs.: Marcus Davis (169) vs. Jess Liaudin (170)
205 lbs.: Jason Lambert (204) vs. Wilson Gouveia (205)
185 lbs.: Kendall Grove (186) vs. Jorge Rivera (185)
Hvywt.: Antoni Hardonk (244) vs. Colin Robinson (238)
170 lbs.: Paul Taylor (170) vs. Paul Kelly (170)
205 lbs.: Alessio Sakara (206) vs. James Lee (206)
155 lbs.: Sam Stout (155) vs. Per Eklund (155)
*Note: Fighters are allowed to be over the division weight limit by one pound in non-title fights.
There check out the video highlight package of the UFC 80 weigh-in click here.
Reminder: The televised portion of the pay-per-view (PPV) event begins Saturday, January 19, at 3 p.m. ET. We will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the main card action at this time.
UFC 80 quick results, however, will begin to flow earlier than that here at MMAmania.com at about 1:30 p.m. ET with the prelim fights.
Remember that the PPV will also air via tape delay at 10 p.m. ET. Therefore, please be aware that if you plan to watch the recorded version that there will be spoilers located on this site. We’ll do our best to hide them, of course, but just please keep that in mind.
See you all tomorrow.
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I don’t know about you guy’s but I’m looking forward to this!
“GO DADDY GO!”
Gonzaga should beat Werdum, at least that’s my prediction.
Joe Stevenson should do a Go Daddy commerical.
Joe Stevenson will upset BJ Penn.
I got Stevenson winning by submission round 3
bj will beat joe, you would think since there raising the price they would put on a good card for the first event at this price.
GO DADDY GO!!!!!!!!!
I did’nt know any of you supported Joe Daddy. I’m glad to see you guy’s thinking out the box for a change.
If ever there was an underdog (underdog when it comes to everyone thinking BJ is the best thing next to sliced bread) and I don’t support that he is, but if ever there was Joe Daddy has got to be it.
I love you guy’s goodluck, and Joe don’t hurt BJ too bad…… AH F@#K IT, KICK HIS ASS!
Damn, gonzaga is heavy.
If Bj is in the shape I think he’s in, no one at 155 or 170lb would even come close to beating him, with the exception of GSP which would be an incredible fight!
Who would pay $40 to watch this on PPV??? This fight should be free on Spike and I couldn’t even guarantee that I would even watch it. Worst lineup by UFC in a while.
[quote comment=”271768″]If Bj is in the shape I think he’s in, no one at 155 or 170lb would even come close to beating him, with the exception of GSP which would be an incredible fight![/quote]
Good point john. That’s my dream fight.
Sorry to get off topic but a couple off us were having a convo about how great it would be if Fedor had a book, and I new there was one out I just didnt think there was an English version….well I was wrong. Its on amazon.com. The paperback version is only like $23.00 or something like that.
i wish i could watch the sam stout one hes a freakin good fighter, go stout
Fedor does have an English version for his book. Its on Amazon.com check it out:
The title is:
Fedor: The Fighting System of the World’s Undisputed King of MMA
Fedor: The Fighting System of the World’s Undisputed King of MMA by Fedor Emilianenko, Erich Krauss, and Glen Cordoza (Paperback - Sep 15, 2008)
Available for Pre-order $23.07
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping.
Good news to all Arlovski fans:
He will be added to the already stacked UFC 82 card in Ohio. No opponent has been named. I will give u guys a link with the info, also on this link are semi nude pictures of Arlovski super hot Girlfreind. I suggest everyone check it out:
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=715010 just copy and paste this address and u will like what you see
[quote comment=”271748″]I got Stevenson winning by submission round 3[/quote]
No, what you got is a losing prediction. I got Penn winning by submission right at the end of the second after dropping Joe once at the middle of the second with an unexpected jab. BJ passes after ground and pound then the sub, probably an arm bar from the top possition and ill even say it, left arm.
[quote comment=”271768″]If Bj is in the shape I think he’s in, no one at 155 or 170lb would even come close to beating him, with the exception of GSP which would be an incredible fight![/quote]
Finally common around eh? Knew you would.
[quote comment=”271770″]Who would pay $40 to watch this on PPV??? This fight should be free on Spike and I couldn’t even guarantee that I would even watch it. Worst lineup by UFC in a while.[/quote]
There is nothing wrong with this card, and much that is right.
WTF??
How did everyone make weight when this news indicates Kendall Grove, Alessio Sakara AND James Lee all weighed in at 1 pound over their weight class limit???
So what time is Hooters showing it?
[quote comment=”271826″]WTF??
How did everyone make weight when this news indicates Kendall Grove, Alessio Sakara AND James Lee all weighed in at 1 pound over their weight class limit???[/quote]
*Note: Fighters are allowed to be over the division weight limit by one pound in non-title fights.
I added that to the post to clear up any confusion. Some times I take things for granted.
[quote comment=”271770″]Who would pay $40 to watch this on PPV??? This fight should be free on Spike and I couldn’t even guarantee that I would even watch it. Worst lineup by UFC in a while.[/quote]
Your an idiot. If you don’t want to watch this card your not a real fan. Get off the website.
[quote comment=”271800″][quote comment=”271748″]I got Stevenson winning by submission round 3[/quote]
No, what you got is a losing prediction. I got Penn winning by submission right at the end of the second after dropping Joe once at the middle of the second with an unexpected jab. BJ passes after ground and pound then the sub, probably an arm bar from the top possition and ill even say it, left arm.[/quote]
Wow you sure have high hopes for BJ. Maybe all of that would make sense if you swaped out BJ for Joe.
Bj is in the best shape I have ever seen him in.
Bj will submit Stevenson in the second round.
Gonzaga will knock out Werdum in the 3rd.
Great stare down. Penn looks like Robby Lauler cut up and in shape. I am stoked on this fight and for the dude that doesn’t like the line up. Werdum Gonzaga II is classic if that were the headline I would still pay to watch it. This will be good.
Speaking of nicknames, Anthoni Hardonk doesn’t have a nickname. I suggest… Anthoni “no cup, because I gotta” Hardonk.
BJ by heel hook to gogo combo.
Just look at BJ. When he looks like that He DOMINATES…He is gonna make Joe (who I am a fan of)look like Jens Pulver in there 2nd fight…completely outclassed
wow im very impressed with bj penn i hope its not just his physique that is in shape if his cardio is in shape like his body dduuuddde he will showcase his talents, i still dont think he could beat gsp but, hell he can make noise at 155lbs. also very impressed with stout man that boy is ripped cant believe he is not in the PPV fuck all his fights except for the fluke loss to florian have been freaking exiting this dude wil be ranked in 08 top 10
BJ’s looking like a killer
Since no one mentioned this at all, let’s talk about how f-ing pudgy Jason Lambert looks !!! I know he’s only like 5′ 10 or 5′ 11 but come on man at least look the part of a professional fighter.
And if I recall correctly didn’t Gabriel Gonzaga fight Cro Cop and Couture at around 240 lbs. ? He just weighed in at 255 lbs. for his fight tomm night with Werdum. Could it be that he is living the good American life up in New England with McDonalds ?
Possible loss perhaps for Gonzaga ?
BJ looks like he’s in great shape. I can’t wait for tomorrow. I want to see if BJ can live up to the potential he’s shown in the past.
BJ looked real serious at the weigh ins. Gonzaga did not look over weight at all, I pick him to beat Werdum tomorrow.
On another note. Not that impressed with the venue for tomorrow. Its just basically a big shed. Paid £200 for the seats on the floor but the seats on the sides are just as good as it is so small. The production at the weigh ins was not as slick as the manchester and London shows either. Hope they are not taking their eye off the ball at the UFC.
BTW I asked Joe Silver when Cro Cop will be fighting again and he said “real soon buddy”….here’s hoping………..
[quote comment=”271894″]Since no one mentioned this at all, let’s talk about how f-ing pudgy Jason Lambert looks !!! I know he’s only like 5′ 10 or 5′ 11 but come on man at least look the part of a professional fighter.
And if I recall correctly didn’t Gabriel Gonzaga fight Cro Cop and Couture at around 240 lbs. ? He just weighed in at 255 lbs. for his fight tomm night with Werdum. Could it be that he is living the good American life up in New England with McDonalds ?
Possible loss perhaps for Gonzaga ?[/quote]
Lambert looks like he has some extra skin folds from losing a lot of weight at some point. Doesn’t look good, but I’m not sure if he can do anything about it outside of cosmetic surgery.
You don’t recall correctly, Gonzaga weighed 252 for the Couture fight.
WOW, BJ looks…., well…, he doesn’t look like BJ anymore.
I guess that BJ no longer stands for “belly jiggle”
Man. BJ looks dangerous. First time i’ve seen him physically ripped… Chee Hu!!! Your Hawaiian family, and Hawaii fans are with you all the way…
I think after his loss to Hughes BJ changed. He got serious about diet and nutrition. I’ve heard it in a few podcasts. What will be interesting is the “old BJ” always had cardio issues if it goes past 3 we’ll have see what BJ has in the tank. But he looks in great condition but so is Joe.
BJ has good punching power the only man to really cut up GSP was BJ. Should be fun I wouldn’t bet on this fight.
Joe had to be a little intimadated seeing BJ in that kind of shape…He looks like a new ripped man!
BJ second round tko
[quote comment=”271779″]Good news to all Arlovski fans:
He will be added to the already stacked UFC 82 card in Ohio. No opponent has been named. I will give u guys a link with the info, also on this link are semi nude pictures of Arlovski super hot Girlfreind. I suggest everyone check it out:
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=715010 just copy and paste this address and u will like what you see[/quote]
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks john. looking forward to seeing AA fight again.he is my favorite fighter.his ole-lady is smoking.wonder who he will be fighting.
Evan Tanner returns to fight Okami in UFC article
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5489&zoneid=2
[quote comment=”272026″][quote comment=”271779″]Good news to all Arlovski fans:
He will be added to the already stacked UFC 82 card in Ohio. No opponent has been named. I will give u guys a link with the info, also on this link are semi nude pictures of Arlovski super hot Girlfreind. I suggest everyone check it out:
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=715010 just copy and paste this address and u will like what you see[/quote]
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks john. looking forward to seeing AA fight again.he is my favorite fighter.his ole-lady is smoking.wonder who he will be fighting.[/quote]
Yeah but wasnt it also stated taht this is his last fight and he is now content to fight somewhere else after this? Probably means they will give him a nobody.
Gary Shaw vs Dana White or EliteXC vs UFC article
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5479&zoneid=13
BJ looks good as well as Sam Stout and Marcus Davis.looking forward to tomorrow guys.
[quote comment=”272108″]Gary Shaw vs Dana White or EliteXC vs UFC article
http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5479&zoneid=13/quote
Gary Shaw is a part-time promoter. EliteXC isn’t even the second best promotion. He is desperate. I predict that EliteXC will be out of business within 12-18 months. Shaw is just trying to ride on the coattails of the UFC. He is wasting his time.
Joe takes BJ down, gets in his guard, starts throwing bombs, BJ surprises him with a Gogo and wins by sub.
I’d like to see Gonzaga win. He’s a beast.
I got Daddy by spinning round-house, then into a top-rope DDT. Or maybe BJ by top-of- cage ladder-drop figure-four leg-lock. Then Lesnar could fight the two of them, royal-rumble style. GO FAKE-SLAP!
[quote comment=”272107″][quote comment=”272026″][quote comment=”271779″]Good news to all Arlovski fans:
He will be added to the already stacked UFC 82 card in Ohio. No opponent has been named. I will give u guys a link with the info, also on this link are semi nude pictures of Arlovski super hot Girlfreind. I suggest everyone check it out:
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=715010 just copy and paste this address and u will like what you see[/quote]
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks john. looking forward to seeing AA fight again.he is my favorite fighter.his ole-lady is smoking.wonder who he will be fighting.[/quote]
Yeah but wasnt it also stated taht this is his last fight and he is now content to fight somewhere else after this? Probably means they will give him a nobody.[/quote]
Wildman would own 1/3 of the ufc, then watch the snowfall with girlfriends…
[quote comment=”271745″]Joe Stevenson should do a Go Daddy commerical.
Joe Stevenson will upset BJ Penn.[/quote]
I don’t know, man. BJ has shown that he has more talent than almost anyone. His only weakness was his cardio, and he appears to have corrected that. BJ looked shredded. I gotta go with BJ here.
good shape bj
[quote comment=”271828″][quote comment=”271826″]WTF??
How did everyone make weight when this news indicates Kendall Grove, Alessio Sakara AND James Lee all weighed in at 1 pound over their weight class limit???[/quote]
*Note: Fighters are allowed to be over the division weight limit by one pound in non-title fights.
I added that to the post to clear up any confusion. Some times I take things for granted.[/quote]
Thanks, I’m ashamed to say that I wasn’t aware of that.
B.I.T.C.H
hahahahhahahahaaahhhhaaaaa
[quote comment=”272401″]B.I.T.C.H[/quote]
[quote comment=”272403″]hahahahhahahahaaahhhhaaaaa[/quote]
What is you crunk?
[quote comment=”272229″][quote comment=”271745″]Joe Stevenson should do a Go Daddy commerical.
Joe Stevenson will upset BJ Penn.[/quote]
I don’t know, man. BJ has shown that he has more talent than almost anyone. His only weakness was his cardio, and he appears to have corrected that. BJ looked shredded. I gotta go with BJ here.[/quote]
Daddy wins. Little Penn is not as good as he seems to be.
HA actually, they’d both OWN that lil’ kid Sherk
Ripped muscles don’t equal good cardio. i hope BJ brings a full gas tank, if not, Joe Daddy will definately out work him. My pick: Stevenson via sub, late round 3
[quote comment=”272443″]Ripped muscles don’t equal good cardio. i hope BJ brings a full gas tank, if not, Joe Daddy will definately out work him. My pick: Stevenson via sub, late round 3[/quote]
Good Man Meek
[quote comment=”272451″][quote comment=”272443″]Ripped muscles don’t equal good cardio. i hope BJ brings a full gas tank, if not, Joe Daddy will definately out work him. My pick: Stevenson via sub, late round 3[/quote]
Good Man Meek[/quote]
good WOman =)
[quote comment=”272471″][quote comment=”272451″][quote comment=”272443″]Ripped muscles don’t equal good cardio. i hope BJ brings a full gas tank, if not, Joe Daddy will definately out work him. My pick: Stevenson via sub, late round 3[/quote]
Good Man Meek[/quote]
good WOman =)[/quote]
Theres no way that Penn will get subbed for the first time in his career looking the best hes ever looked and the most focused hes ever looked by a dude with the nick name Daddy. Penn will send joe to be a high school wrestling coach sooner then he thinks. And after the rest of the weight class sees Penn and his new dominant style, watch the people move out of this weight class to WECs feather weight class like Jens. Or stay and get their ass’s kicked! Like Joe!
meek= yooz a flee
[quote comment=”272498″][quote comment=”272471″][quote comment=”272451″][quote comment=”272443″]Ripped muscles don’t equal good cardio. i hope BJ brings a full gas tank, if not, Joe Daddy will definately out work him. My pick: Stevenson via sub, late round 3[/quote]
Good Man Meek[/quote]
good WOman =)[/quote]
Theres no way that Penn will get subbed for the first time in his career looking the best hes ever looked and the most focused hes ever looked by a dude with the nick name Daddy. Penn will send joe to be a high school wrestling coach sooner then he thinks. And after the rest of the weight class sees Penn and his new dominant style, watch the people move out of this weight class to WECs feather weight class like Jens. Or stay and get their ass’s kicked! Like Joe![/quote]
Hope you can back that with some incentive. I’ve NEVER eaten my words kid. Daddy will win. Penn is a “get what you get” super-fighter. Like that means shit to the other LW. All you keep dreaming. Ha. What I say is true. If I’m wrong, I will never give the time you do to post on this site. And if I do, it’s because I’ve got way too much time on my hands, bored, and have to post my strength’s on a typed message. Keep on postin’ mister “I know it all”. Choke again, like you have so many times. Don’t make me post them!
Oh, meek, I’m a man %).
[quote comment=”272498″][quote comment=”272471″][quote comment=”272451″][quote comment=”272443″]Ripped muscles don’t equal good cardio. i hope BJ brings a full gas tank, if not, Joe Daddy will definately out work him. My pick: Stevenson via sub, late round 3[/quote]
Good Man Meek[/quote]
good WOman =)[/quote]
Theres no way that Penn will get subbed for the first time in his career looking the best hes ever looked and the most focused hes ever looked by a dude with the nick name Daddy. Penn will send joe to be a high school wrestling coach sooner then he thinks. And after the rest of the weight class sees Penn and his new dominant style, watch the people move out of this weight class to WECs feather weight class like Jens. Or stay and get their ass’s kicked! Like Joe![/quote]
Like you know Joe…..?? We’ll see what yo say tomorrow, And even if BJ wins, you’ll still be wrong. HAHAHA. You like the “other” knowitall, will lose money again. It wouldn’t be a fight if Daddy didn’t have a chance. Look outside of the box.
BJ PENN!!!! 1st round submission… chee heee!!! bring home the title, bruddah!!!
[quote comment=”272026″][quote comment=”271779″]Good news to all Arlovski fans:
He will be added to the already stacked UFC 82 card in Ohio. No opponent has been named. I will give u guys a link with the info, also on this link are semi nude pictures of Arlovski super hot Girlfreind. I suggest everyone check it out:
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=715010 just copy and paste this address and u will like what you see[/quote]
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks john. looking forward to seeing AA fight again.he is my favorite fighter.his ole-lady is smoking.wonder who he will be fighting.[/quote]
No problem JDawg
Big John McCarthy - “BJ Penn has the best ground game in all of MMA”
[quote comment=”272107″][quote comment=”272026″][quote comment=”271779″]Good news to all Arlovski fans:
He will be added to the already stacked UFC 82 card in Ohio. No opponent has been named. I will give u guys a link with the info, also on this link are semi nude pictures of Arlovski super hot Girlfreind. I suggest everyone check it out:
http://www.sherdog.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=715010 just copy and paste this address and u will like what you see[/quote]
YES!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks john. looking forward to seeing AA fight again.he is my favorite fighter.his ole-lady is smoking.wonder who he will be fighting.[/quote]
Yeah but wasnt it also stated taht this is his last fight and he is now content to fight somewhere else after this? Probably means they will give him a nobody.[/quote]
Can anyone say Fedor vs. Arlovski in M-1 Global…..Hell, if Dana wont use Arlovski for big fights, I am sure Monte Cox and M-1 are more then willing to show Andre the money and put him up against Big Names. There are big fights for Arlovski outside of the UFC:
Arlovski vs. Fedor Emelienenko
Arlovski vs. Aleksander Emelienenko
Arlovski vs. Josh Barnett
Arlovski vs. Antonio “Big Foot” Silva
Arlovski vs. Mark Hunt
The UFC should re sign him because if M-1 gets there hands on a couple fighters on Arlovski’s level it will turn M-1 into a legit competitor. I am one of the few people who want Arlovski to leave the UFC. THey dont use him right, they keep him on the shelf too long. From a fans point of view I think its better if the UFC and Arlovski parted ways.
His last fight should either be:
Arlovski vs. Cro Cop
or
Arlovski vs. Brandon Verra
AA can’t even handle Tim Sylvia so what makes you think he will even challenge Fedor
[quote comment=”271890″]BJ’s looking like a killer[/quote]
Most definitely. I thought the same thing watching the weigh-ins. He was in game mode too for sure.
M-1 is going nowhere fast!
I’m gutted, I’m not going to see the live event.
In the UK here, we have a terrible channel called Setanta Sports who are going to ruin UFC in the UK.
They have a PPV channel which they used to broadcast a couple of events. Then they changed it to there regular channel which you have to subscribe to. It costs £10 ($20)per month which is a con. They only show UFC events periodically. Therefore, you have to pay for 3 or 4 months subscription to see one event i.e. $60 - $80. The rest of the sports broadcast on this channel are not worth watching.
UFC- DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!
I’m such a big Penn fan and so disappointed I’ll miss him winning in emphatic fashion.
This was a great card. We finally have a new champ, BJ Penn.
That Gonzaga fight sure looked fixed! He was kicking the crap out of that other guy, then just gave up!!!!! Weak man real weak!!! Like WWE fake.
WTF!!!